Surrey · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Crosswater, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Crosswater and across Surrey.
- Food and music festivals
- Town and village days
- Fundraising events
Slow-roasted pork in Crosswater
Hog roast for events near Crosswater
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are often booked for small festivals and vintage rallies.
A fête near Crosswater might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your visitors.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Crosswater, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls makes a good food line-up. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Crosswater
Crosswater is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Events in Crosswater are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Crosswater to Guildford (11 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Farnham station, about 4.3 miles north, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St John's CofE Aided Infant School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 4 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in GU10, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Crosswater, we also cover Churt (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile south-east), Frensham (1 mile north-west), Barford (1 mile south) and Rushmoor (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (4.9 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include Crossways Inn (0.9 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- A firm way on and off the field
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Crosswater
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Perfect for your event in Crosswater
We are self-contained, so organisers have little to provide.
Whatever the occasion in Crosswater, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Small festivals
- Community days and street fairs
- School events
- Car shows and rallies
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John the Evangelist, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Common questions in Crosswater
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Crosswater close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a school fair?
We do. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Crosswater
More for events in Crosswater
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Summer events in Crosswater have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away